| Themes |
Research interests |
Staff |
| English language learning and education |
Second language acquisition |
Dr. Joshua Chan, Dr. Tsang Yiu Kei |
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Language Acquisition |
Mr. Tony Lai |
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English language teaching pedagogy |
Dr. Joshua Chan |
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Academic literacy (reading and writing for academic purposes) |
Dr. Joshua Chan |
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English language education |
Mr. Tony Lai |
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Second language writing |
Dr. Ricky Lam |
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Lexis and formulaic language |
Dr. Joshua Chan |
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Singing and phonological learning |
Dr. Joshua Chan |
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A head start on grammar for young learners of English |
Dr. Choi Tat Heung |
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Language learning autobiographies |
Dr. Peter Huang |
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Language and identity |
Dr. Peter Huang |
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Language assessment |
Dr. Ricky Lam |
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English activation through arts-based learning |
Dr. Choi Tat Heung |
| Chinese language development and learning |
Language development – Chinese |
Dr. Tang Kit Yi |
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Language (Chinese) teaching in different aspects |
Dr. Tang Kit Yi |
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Language (Chinese) teaching pedagogy |
Dr. Tang Kit Yi |
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NCS in Chinese Language learning |
Dr. Tang Kit Yi |
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Chinese language processing |
Dr. Tsang Yiu Kei |
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Word recognition |
Dr. Tsang Yiu Kei |
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Lexical tone processing |
Dr. Tsang Yiu Kei |
| Mathematics education |
Learning and teaching of mathematics in tool-based environments (in particular ICT and dynamic geometry) |
Dr. Allen Leung |
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Mathematics task design |
Dr. Allen Leung |
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Applications and development of the Theory of Variation in teaching and learning |
Dr. Allen Leung |
| Liberal Studies education |
Geographical and environmental education |
Dr. Leon Lee, Dr. Jacky Pow |
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Social studies education |
Dr. Leon Lee |
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Liberal Studies education |
Dr. Leon Lee |
| Dr. Cheung Wai Chun |
| Curriculum development |
Curriculum development in Hong Kong secondary and primary Schools |
Dr. Marina Wong |
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Curriculum issues |
Dr. Leon Lee, Dr. Marina Wong |
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Curriculum accommodation – diversity education / universal design learning |
Dr. Tang Kit Yi |
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Curriculum studies |
Dr. Marina Wong |
| Teaching and learning |
Classroom environment |
Prof. Atara Sivan |
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Social media in learning |
Dr. Lisa Deng |
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Informal learning |
Dr. Lisa Deng |
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Lesson and learning studies |
Dr. Allen Leung |
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Critical thinking, epistemology, critical news literacy (i.e., smart-news reading) |
Dr. Kelly Ku |
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Time-perspective bias and disjunctive reasoning (i.e, in decision making) |
Dr. Kelly Ku |
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Children’s homework |
Prof. Vicky Tam |
| Neuroscience and learning |
Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) |
Prof. Sandy Li |
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Emotion, communication and cognitive processes with experimental approaches and neuroscience techniques |
Dr. Ann Lui |
| Assessment |
Peer review |
Dr. Ricky Lam |
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portfolio assessment |
Dr. Ricky Lam |
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Assessment for learning |
Dr. Ricky Lam, Dr. Marina Wong |
| Special needs |
Adapted music curriculum for students with intellectual disabilities |
Dr. Marina Wong |
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Social communication and behaviors among children and adults with special educational needs |
Dr. Ann Lui |
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Inclusive Education- Dyslexia, ADHD/ADD |
Dr. Tang Kit Yi |
| Learning community |
Online learning community |
Dr. Lisa Deng, Dr. Jacky Pow |
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Learning communities |
Prof. Atara Sivan, Prof. Vicky Tam |
| IT application in education |
Multitasking with digital technologies |
Dr. Lisa Deng |
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Ubiquitous Learning |
Prof. Sandy Li |
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Simulation and modelling in education |
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Undergraduates’ Internet Information Verification and Usage Pattern for Inquiry-based learning |
Dr. Jacky Pow |
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Pedagogical affordance of video-based massive open on-line courses (MOOCs) in facilitating self-directed learning |
Dr. Jacky Pow |
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Digital literacy |
Dr. Jacky Pow |
| Classroom management |
Classroom management |
Mr. Tony Lai |
| Teacher development and education |
Teacher professional development |
Dr. Tang Kit Yi, Dr. Marina Wong |
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Teacher education |
Prof. Atara Sivan, |
| Dr. Marina Wong, Dr. Jacky Pow |
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TESL Teacher education |
Dr. Peter Huang |
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Teachers-as-writers: Genres and creativity |
Dr. Choi Tat Heung |
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Teacher stress, burnout and engagement |
Dr. Sammy Ho |
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Learner and teacher autonomy |
Dr. Peter Huang |
